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A forgotten Classic!

Here is a delightful dish that is economical by making use of food items you may have laying around. It also becomes a gourmet delight when done right. Below are the directions for making a bacon tomato onion strata, definitely a snowy night delight!Enjoy!

Chris @ La Bonne Quiche

Bacon Tomato Onion Strata

Ingredients:Half loaf of Italian Bread OR 8 slices of white or wheat (stale)2 cups of shredded cheddar (replace with mozzarella or Swiss as desired)2 cups heavy cream or half and half6 extra large eggs** 2 cups of filling (bacon, diced tomato, diced onion) TIP: supermarket salad bar is a great place for mix ingredients

Instructions:Slice bread into ¼ thick slices and approximately 2 inch diameterGrease 9x12 baking pan and layer pieces on bottom, overlapping the edges throughout.Sprinkle ¾ cup of cheese over breadSprinkle filling choices over cheeseSprinkle ¾ cup cheese over fillingTop filling and cheese with another layer of breadSprinkle ½ cup of cheese over breadIn separate bowl, mix heavy cream and eggs togetherPour mixture over Strata evenlyBake at 350 for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.Slice serve and enjoy!

**Replace filling as desired with any vegetable or mix of vegetables, canned, fresh, frozen or almost ready to throw out. Any meat works as well, chicken, turkey, ham, pork sausage etc.

Note: Strata travels well, microwaves well and is great to take for lunch.